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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.50, 795.58 and 314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.50, 795.58 and 314.53 is: 434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.50 : 795.58 = 314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.50/795.58 = 314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.50x = 795.58 × 314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.50x = 250,231.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,231.00/576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.05

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